The average price of a 7-day trip to Jacksonville is $1,268 for a solo traveler, $2,277 for a couple, and $4,269 for a family of 4. Jacksonville hotels range from $44 to $203 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) are between $664 and $887 per person for economy flights and $2,084 to $2,783 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $55 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Jacksonville, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SPI and stay in a Jacksonville hotel:
- April 2nd to June 17th (except the weeks of May 7th and May 14th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Jacksonville is usually mid to late September.
Average Jacksonville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jacksonville for a week is $997-$1,757($142-$251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $754 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jacksonville for a week is $2,130-$3,162($304-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,508 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jacksonville for a week is $3,280-$5,546($469-$792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,016 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Jacksonville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jacksonville? The cheapest trip to Jacksonville is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $220 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $40.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Jacksonville for a week is $778-$2,432($111-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $754 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Jacksonville for a week is $1,316-$3,424($188-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,508 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Jacksonville for a week is $2,632-$6,272($376-$896 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,016 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Jacksonville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jacksonville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jacksonville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jacksonville for a week is $2,194-$7,086($313-$1,012 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,194 to $2,194 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $203 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jacksonville for a week is $3,794-$10,092($542-$1,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,388 to $4,388 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $203 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jacksonville for a week is $7,588-$18,552($1,084-$2,650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,776 to $8,776 for first class
Lodging: $198 to $406 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $510 to $1,088 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Jacksonville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jacksonville is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Jacksonville due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Jacksonville Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Jacksonville hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Jacksonville.
Flight Costs to Jacksonville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $887 average in mid December to a low of $664 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Jacksonville our data includes 197 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jacksonville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,410 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $174.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Jacksonville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $222, so you can easily save about 33% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Jacksonville can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $505 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.